Christian Dior Senior Haute Couture First‑Hand (Draping or Tailoring)

Christian Dior Couture is a global luxury fashion house renowned for its haute couture ateliers and uncompromising dedication to craftsmanship. As part of the LVMH group, the Maison blends heritage savoir‑faire with contemporary creativity, operating ateliers where handwork, technical excellence and artisanal transmission are central to the employer value proposition.

1. Conceive and execute complete hand‑made assembly, montage and finishing of haute couture garments according to the chosen specialty (draping/flou or tailoring/tailleur).
2. Produce pieces for collections, prototypes and bespoke client or VIP commissions, ensuring haute couture standards of cut, fit and finish.
3. Collaborate closely with patternmakers, stylists, cutters, seconds and atelier leads to interpret Studio Artistic sketches and model toiles.
4. Read and interpret patterns, model sheets and toiles; propose technical solutions to optimise feasibility and final aesthetic quality.
5. Manage fittings and implement adjustments following essays, maintaining precision and attention to detail at each stage.
6. Work with a wide range of materials — textiles, leather, fur, integrated components and embroidered elements — adapting techniques accordingly.
7. Respect production timelines and quality requirements communicated by workshop management.
8. Contribute to skills transmission by mentoring apprentices and supporting new or junior first‑hands.

1. Professional certification: CAP / BEP / Bac Pro in Fashion, Garment Technology or equivalent vocational qualification.
2. Minimum ten years' proven experience in haute couture ateliers or an equivalent environment, with demonstrable experience as a first‑hand or senior seamstress.
3. Exceptional technical dexterity in hand‑sewing, montage, assembly and finishing specific to haute couture.
4. Deep knowledge of textile behaviour and materials, and proven capacity to work across fabrics, leather and fur.
5. Ability to read and analyse toiles and patterns and provide technical input to improve fit and construction.
6. Fluent in French; English language skills are an asset.
7. Flexibility in working hours during collection periods and willingness to travel domestically or internationally for specific fittings or events.

1. Haute couture hand‑sewing techniques
2. Bespoke assembly and finishing
3. Montage and tailoring techniques
4. Draping (flou) and/or tailoring (tailleur) expertise
5. Pattern interpretation and toiles analysis
6. Prototype and sample construction
7. Fittings, adjustments and alterations
8. Working knowledge of fabrics, leather, fur and integrated embellishments
9. Mentoring and transmission of artisanal savoir‑faire

Minimum 10 years' proven experience in haute couture ateliers or a comparable high‑end bespoke environment, with a record of executing complex hand‑finished garments.

CAP / BEP / Bac Pro in Métiers de la Mode, Garment Technology or equivalent vocational qualification.

The Maison cultivates a workshop culture anchored in meticulous craftsmanship, artistic collaboration and intergenerational transmission of skills. As part of LVMH, Christian Dior Couture emphasizes excellence, creativity and inclusion, maintaining ateliers where technical mastery and respect for heritage are paramount.